Paying for nursing home care can be overwhelming, especially for married couples when it comes to affording the nursing home costs along with the living costs of the spouse outside of the nursing home. But there are many long-term care planning strategies that elder law attorneys can use to help families with these costs under the Medicaid laws. And now, in Michigan, there is ano...
CUT OUT OF A WILL OR TRUST? WHAT TO DO NEXT
Being cut out of a will or trust can come as a shock, especially if you expected to inherit. Whether you’ve been completely disinherited or received less than anticipated under a will or trust, the situation can raise serious legal and financial questions. Generally, inheritance is not a birthright. The good news is that being left out doesn’t always mean you have no options....
THE TALK YOU SHOULD HAVE WITH AGING PARENTS: HOW TO DISCUSS MONEY, HEALTH CARE & ESTATE PLANNING
Having “the talk” with aging parents about finances, health care, and legal planning can feel uncomfortable, but avoiding it can lead to family stress, confusion, and conflict. Legal expert and attorney Danielle Mayoras talks with CBS News and shares her tips on how to have this conversation with your loved ones. She emphasizes that approaching these discussions early is an...
JAMES VAN DER BEEK ESTATE PROVIDES LESSONS FOR FAMILIES
When James Van Der Beek passed away at the young age of 48, he left behind his wife Kimberly and their six children. Shortly before he passed away, he made a down payment on the home that they were renting in Austin, Texas. Reportedly, friends and family helped him with the down payment on the home. Unfortunately, according to a GoFundMe that was started after Van Der Beek ...
YOUR LEGAL AND FINANCIAL CHECKLIST FOR THE NEW YEAR
The New Year means that a lot of us are setting goals and resolutions for ourselves. This is often equated with our health or career. But what about our legal and financial affairs? The beginning of the year is actually the perfect time to get our legal and financial life organized. To help you, legal expert and attorney, Danielle Mayoras, shares some of her top tips with CBS New...





